2025 Fall Grants Awarded
Over $33,000 was awarded to 24 different organizations during the HCCF fall grant cycle.
The Huron County Community Foundation recently completed the 2025 fall grant cycle. The grant dollars for the fall grant cycle are provided by field of interest funds and community impact funds. Contributing funds are listed below this year’s recipients.
Congratulations to each recipient! We are honored to play a role in helping you make a positive difference in our community.
2025 Fall Grant Recipients:
Little Minds Learning Academy - Therapy Dog for Kids - $1,000
Michigan Forensic Examiners - Coverage and Training for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners - $3,000
Nicholas Thomasma - Songwriting Workshop for HuCo Residents - $800
Northern Huron County Homeschool Co-op - Elective Enrichment - $400
Pigeon Ecumenical Food Pantry - Thanksgiving Food Boxes - $1,500
Pointe Aux Barques Maritime Museum - 6th Grade Field Trips - $1,200
Salem Global Methodist Church - Senior Meals - $500
Sebewaing Township Library - Community Room Creation - $3,000
Thumb Community Health Partnership - Children’s Behavioral Health Information Distribution - $1,773
Thumb Industries - Inclusive Digital Display - $500
USA FFA Chapter - Agricultural Barn Equipment - $2,500
211 Northeast Michigan - Supporting 211 in Huron County - $500
Bayshore Camp - Scholarships for Camp - $2,000
CAN Council - CASA Holiday Gifts for Kids - $945
Child Care Network - Early Educator Wage Sustainability Pilot Program - $2,000
Christ the King School - Greenhouse Project - $500
Degree Forward - Expanding Thumb Area Program - $5000
$2,500 Fall Grant + $2,500 from Pointe Aux Barques Donor Advised Fund
Elkton Police Department - Positive Community Policing for Kids - $500
Hills and Dales Hospital - Coaches Sports Summit - $1,000
Hospital Hospitality House - Huron County Family Assistance Program - $1,500
Huron County Baby Pantry - Tiny Tummies Formula Program - $1,000
Huron Behavioral Health - Suds for Success Laundry Project - $1,643
HBCS Kid’s Kloset - Clean, Confident and Ready to Learn - $1,000
$534 Fall Grant + $466 from Pointe Aux Barques Donor Advised Fund
Grant funds for our fall grants were provided by field of interest funds and community impact funds. These funds allow us to meet the changing needs of the community and impact every corner of the county through our competitive grant cycle.
Field of Interest and Community Impact Funds:
Joan Hanson Fund
John and Jill Champagne Fund for Youth
Judge Neil R. MacCallum Memorial Fund
for Disadvantaged Youth
Paul F. Streussnig Murphy’s Bakery Fund for Bad Axe
Recreation Resources Trust Fund
Robert Emil Theummel & Matthew Keillor Fund
Woelfle-Moetteli Fund
Women in STEM Fund
Agricultural Experiences Fund
Allen & Joan Gunn Fund
Arts & Cultural Fund
Education, Reading and Literacy Fund
Harold & Carolyn Robison Fund
Health & Medical Fund
HCCF Community Impact Fund
Huron County Economic Development Fund
Huron Medical Center Endowment Fund
Huron Natural Areas Preservation Fund
If you would like additional information on creating a field of interest or community impact fund through your estate of in the name of a loved one, please contact Mackenzie 989-269-2850, mackenzie@huroncounty.com